We Need to Heal

We Need to Heal

It’s going to happen again.  It always does.  The horrifically tragic and senseless events this past weekend at the Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill are another example of evil rearing it’s ugly head.  This one hit home for those of us in Pittsburgh more than...
Final? Thoughts…

Final? Thoughts…

Well, THAT escalated quickly.  I knew it would generate attention but I didn’t quite realize that it would grow to those proportions.  As it is, there are a few things I’d like to expand upon, clean up, explain.  My heart is heavy for the whole situation. ...
Love and Support

Love and Support

Last night was our senior night for the Penn Hills Girls Volleyball Team.  There were over 200 people in attendance.  Between games two and three there was a serving game open to the public to win prizes.  I turned and look and saw something amazing.  Joy.  There were...
Rise Above

Rise Above

I have coached volleyball for over 20 years.  Joe once said to me, “Dad, if you’re such a good coach, why don’t you win more?”  Out of the mouth of babes huh?  As it is, beyond teaching the sport, I love having the opportunity to teach about...
At the End of the Day

At the End of the Day

No, I’m not talking about a post game interview with any professional athlete, “You know, at the end of the day we just got to play better, at the end of the day it is what it is, at the end of the day they’re professionals too, at the end of the day...